Samajwadi Party leader dies after 1,000 kg lighting pole crashes on SUV in UP’s Pratapgarh
Times of India
by TNNFebruary 15, 2026
A high-mast lighting pole fell on a car in Pratapgarh, resulting in the death of Samajwadi Party leader Lal Bahadur Yadav. Eyewitnesses report negligence during installation as the pole collapsed. Authorities are investigating the incident and taking measures for safety.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/15/2026